Category Archives: Christianity

Christians Help Iraq to Qualify for World Cup

Posted on April 15, 2026 by Gerry Lynch

Thanks to the Church Times for publishing a short news piece from me on the hugely disproportionate number of Christians playing for Iraq’s second ever World Cup-qualifying squad—and also to its first World Cup outing, in 1986. A notably devout … Continue reading →

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Awe and Glory: A Reflection for Holy Week (Wednesday 1st April 2026)

Posted on April 1, 2026 by Gerry Lynch

Awe is more than a feeling; it shows us our true nature – small creatures in a vast universe, connected with everything and made for glory. Continue reading →

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True Power: A Reflection for Holy Week (Tuesday 31st March 2026)

Posted on March 31, 2026 by Gerry Lynch

God will judge the arrogantly powerful in this world; he will judge you too. Never forget you have tremendous power over those nearest you. Continue reading →

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Keep ‘Er Lit in the Face of Armageddon: A Reflection for Holy Week (Monday 30th March 2026)

Posted on March 30, 2026 by Gerry Lynch

In the face of nuclear war, genetic modification, and artificial intelligence, the Last Judgement by Christ seems like a hopeful possibility. Continue reading →

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Anglicanism’s “Schrödinger’s Schism”

Posted on March 13, 2026 by Gerry Lynch

African Christians are less hostile to women priests than homosexuality; there is no schism due to this and Anglicanism churches’ autonomy. Continue reading →

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Once Pentecostalism Rose in Latin America. Now the Churchless are Growing.

Posted on February 13, 2026 by Gerry Lynch

Once Pentecostalism Rose in Latin America. Now the Churchless are Growing. Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Ecclesiastical History Rocks, Global, Latin America | Tagged christianity, demographics, pentecostalism, religion, roman catholic, the nones, world christianity | Leave a comment

Chatbot Jesus Won’t Save Your Soul

Posted on November 17, 2025 by Gerry Lynch

Even churches have become caught up in the AI hype. But AI can’t save your soul. Continue reading →

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Modern Medes and Parthians (Pentecost, 8 June 2025)

Posted on June 8, 2025 by Gerry Lynch

Despite persecution and even martyrdom, the Church in Iran has grown rapidly in recent decades. Continue reading →

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God is Always With Us: A Reflection for Holy Week (Wednesday 16th April 2025)

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Gerry Lynch

The Christ who breaks bread with the disciples is the same God cries out “My God, why have you forsaken me” on the Cross. Continue reading →

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Reflection on ‘Suffering’ for Holy Week: Monday 25th March 2024

Posted on March 25, 2024 by Gerry Lynch

A universe without suffering means God controlling us like robots. We are rightly horrified by earthly fathers who control their children like that. Continue reading →

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